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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.89, 977.99 and 189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.89, 977.99 and 189.71 is: 284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.89 : 977.99 = 189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.89/977.99 = 189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.89x = 977.99 × 189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.89x = 185,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,533.16/651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.61

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